Sous Chef in the Catering & Hospitality team at Jewish Care, serving its care homes and community settings. The post is the right hand to the Head Chef in a busy kitchen, with food quality, hygiene and compliance to uphold, and it includes leading the kitchen when the Head Chef is away. Hours are 35 across five days, including some weekends, on an 8am to 3:30pm pattern with occasional evening events. Experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie is expected, and kosher experience is welcome but not essential.
What the job involves
- Running the day-to-day kitchen operations
- Leading, developing and motivating the kitchen team
- Setting standards for food quality, presentation and service
- Keeping to food hygiene, health and safety and compliance standards
- Managing stock, ordering and waste reduction
- Developing menus that meet cultural and dietary needs, including kosher standards
- Talking with residents to learn their preferences and improve the dining experience
- Supporting hospitality and events across the service
- Leading the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
What’s required
Experience
- Experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
Skills & knowledge
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance
- Working well in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
- Awareness of cultural or dietary requirements
- Passion for high-quality food and excellent service
Nice to have
- Kosher experience
What’s offered
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career
- A positive team environment to lead and grow in
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
